Anatomy and physiology involve the study of the forms, functions, and mechanisms underlying biological processes in living organisms. We take a comparative approach in B Bio 351, meaning that we use examples from across animal taxa to better understand physiological concepts. Owing to our common origins, humans and animals often solve physiological problems in very similar ways. Since humans are animals, we discuss numerous examples from our own species throughout this course! B Bio 351 covers (1) homeostasis and cell signaling, (2) the endocrine system, (3) reproduction, (4) the nervous system, (5) and sensory systems. Other physiological systems are covered in B Bio 352: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II.

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